NK came running inside the house, and everyone, who was already worried for Khushi, was bewildered upon seeing him.

Anjali: Kya hua NK bhai? Khushiji ka kuch pata chala? (What happened, NK bhai? Did you find Khushiji?)

NK: Di... wo...

Shyam: Kya hua? Jaldi boliye! (What happened? Say it fast!)

NK glanced at Payal, who was eagerly waiting for his reply, and said, "Wo... Khushiji met with an accident!" Everyone gasped upon hearing this. Payal was about to collapse, but Mami held her. Nani placed her palm over her mouth to suppress her pain.

Anjali (crying): Hey Bhagwan! (Oh God!) Where is Khushiji now?

NK told them how he and Akash found Khushi and explained everything. Everyone was shocked and hurried to the hospital.

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Arnav ran into the hospital with Khushi in his arms as soon as the car stopped, with Akash following closely behind. Arnav screamed for the doctors, who, seeing Khushi's critical condition, took her to the operation theatre (OT) without asking any questions. After all, who would question Arnav Singh Raizada, a well-known and wealthy businessman? Akash took care of the necessary formalities, then noticed his brother sitting like a statue on a chair near the OT. He sighed and was about to approach him when his phone started ringing. He answered after seeing NK's name on the screen.

NK: Akash, where is Khushiji now?

Akash: NK bhai, the doctors just took her into the OT.

NK: Oh... Now we have to pray that the operation is successful. And where is Nannav?

Akash: NK bhai, I'm afraid... Bhai isn't reacting. He isn't saying anything.

NK: Relax, Akash. We’re all on the way.

Akash: What about Payal?

NK: Don't worry; Nani is consoling her.

Akash: Mmmm... Tell her to inform Khushiji’s parents.

NK: Okay. Akash, let's do one thing. I'll pick them up myself.

Akash: Okay.

Akash ended the call after giving NK the details about the hospital and walked towards his brother. His bhai, the great Arnav Singh Raizada to the world. But on the inside, he is a very caring person, something only his family truly knows. He can't express his feelings outwardly, but they all understand his love. He always had his own way of showing love, acting as the backbone and pillar for the family, never letting them fall. Akash recalled the days when he walked hand in hand with his bhai. He had witnessed his brother's struggles to make a name for himself. His bhai had worked tirelessly to build AR but never showed his pain to anyone. There were many days and nights when they didn’t even have food to eat, but after his hard work, bhai provided them with everything beyond their imagination. His bhai taught him everything and made him a businessman. When Akash confessed his love for Payal, his bhai, without considering ego or social class, supported him and even planned to unite their love. His bhai always took care of each family member's needs but never showed it openly. With each passing second, Akash felt more and more love and respect for his bhai. Whatever the situation, he had never seen his bhai in this state—the helpless state. Tears flowed from Akash’s eyes as he sat beside his bhai and placed a hand on his shoulder, but there was no response.

Akash was silently supporting his bhai when he saw the rest of the family arriving. He got up and walked towards them.

Anjali (eagerly): Akash, Khushiji?

Akash: Abhi kuch bata nahi sakte... (We can’t say anything now...) The operation is going on.

Akash saw Payal, who was sobbing heavily, but to his astonishment, his mom, who claimed to hate her daughter-in-law, was supporting her. His dad and Shyam jijaji were standing with Di. He then held his Dadi, who was also crying, and made her sit in a chair opposite his bhai. That’s when they all saw Arnav. Anjali went and sat beside him.

Anjali (gulping): Chote! (He didn’t respond, so she placed her hand on his shoulder.) Chote... sab theek ho jayega... (Everything will be alright...)

Seeing that Arnav wasn’t responding, Anjali looked towards Nani, who blinked her eyes. They both remembered the day when their Chote behaved the same after his mother’s death. They started crying as both feared the worst.

Everyone sat on the chairs in front of the OT. Arnav remained in the same state. Akash ran to buy some injections that the nurse had mentioned. Just then, they all saw the Guptas approaching them. Amma and Buaji came running while Payal hugged them and cried hard. NK came wheeling Shashi, whose tears wouldn’t stop. It was a very hard time for everyone. They were so happy that morning for Akash and Payal’s marriage. No one imagined they would face something like this. First, they were shocked by Arnav and Khushi’s marriage, and now Khushi’s accident broke them.

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